50 Best Cafes near San Leandro

“I am surprised I didn't have a review for this restaurant earlier. The last time I came, I was obsessed the Next Level breakfast burrito, and I couldn't stop myself from getting it again! Their turmeric latte is delicious and worth the try. Have yet to come for lunch, but maybe next time I will get lunch. Breakfast ends at 10:30am, it looks like. There is seating outside at the parking lot, and it's covered if you'd like to sit and relax for a bit. While it's a small spot, it leaves an impression on you.

Parking: Approximately 30-40 spots but it also houses other businesses, and that can start to become crowded around 10am.“

“i judge donut shops by the quality of their plain donuts. after trying several different shops, magdali deli remains #1 on my list! their old fashioned batter is buttery and sweet even without glaze, fried to crisp perfection.

the donuts are slightly higher priced than some other places, but i believe they taste better. the espresso machine is usually broken so i go for a café con leche. i like that they sell mexican candy and snacks!“

“Such a hidden gem! My brother and I come here quite often and the workers always treat us with so much care. The boba is always delicious and the prices are great. The workers also always hand us a complimentary bubble waffle stick, which we greatly appreciate and love. Heavily recommend.“

“I was there on 3/24/2020, during the morning senior hours. I WAS BLOWN AWAY AND SO HAPPY, SO IMPRESSED WITH SAFEWAY'S CLEAN AND ORGANIZED STORE. Great job Safeway, I normally shop with you anyway, from now on, NOBODY BUT SAFEWAY WILL GET MY BUSINESS!!“

“Good stuff, love nondairy options!“

“went here the other day for lunch (for the 1st time ever). due to a coworker introducing me to your DELICIOUS sandwiches, you are going to see A LOT MORE!!! Thank you very much! and my one and only recommendation, PLEASE COME AND TRY & SUPPORT! This deli is the real deal & so AMAZING & DELICIOUS! Lastly, the family/ customer service is GREAT!! Thank you again! ✌🏽 ❤ 🥪 😋“

“We have been going there for years.... but it had been awhile since our last visit... Once again... The Food was OUTSTANDING and the Staff was Great and Friendly.... we'll be making this a another Regular stop ... CHEERS and SEMPER FIDELIS.....!!!!!!“

“Best blind ice triple mocha..yummy to my tummy!!! And really enjoyed the event tonight...beautiful atmosphere❤“

“wonderful owners. good concept.“

“to be Black, supa queer in this hood, this space is appreciated! to be able to pull up for a latte, donut, breakfast sando or a fancy cocktail WITH my spouse, and kid in tow- always feels welcoming.
did i mention the coffee is fire?“

“Petit Cafe is a hidden gem! The warm ambiance, delightful pastries, and rich coffee make it the perfect spot to unwind. The staff are friendly, and every visit feels like a little escape from the hustle and bustle. Highly recommend!“

“I saw someome make a TikTok about this place and immediately knew I had to add that to my list. I headed out to Berkeley on a Friday morning to try it out and I bought a friend who isnt a big fan of Thai and or Asian food. I was thankful to experience this style of northern Thai cuisine I believe the order Tanzie referred to it as. The hospitality and service was above average. I enjoyed all of my food and so did my friend. The pork jowl was agreed to be are favorite out of the all the dishes we tried. Very juicy , flavorful and just all around deliscious topped off with that crispy fried garlic. The brown rice over that soft scrambled "lava egg" was to die for paired with the savory tomato based minced pork that I ordered extra spicy of course. The star of the show that me and my friend both agreed on had to be the "prik nam pla" which I would describe as a sweet and spicy vinegar or fish sauce based dipping sauce accompanied by a nice punch of spice from the thai chili peppers. I dont have any complaints whatsoever and I will definitely be back.“

“Absolutely my favorite little coffee shop. It’s ran by the most lovely brown mamas who’s loving energy radiates into everything they do. Super queer friendly and the most amazing Chipotle Sandwich and Cafe de olla around.“

“Cool drinks, yummy baked goods, awesome staff, sweet vibe. A real neighborhood joint with lots of great choices, including not just bona fide Vietnamese phin coffee, but also vegan and caffeine-free options. They also have boba, pudding, and jelly add-ins, with coconut, pandan, ube, and black sesame items. Just do it :)“

“Food is delicious. I got the vegetarian combo {$17.50} (not pictured is a side of injera) and I had enough leftovers for dinner. Honey oat lavender latte {$6.75}is really good too. The employee who served me was very nice. I asked about the spice levels for a dish and she gave me a sample so I could decide if I wanted to order it in full. 🙂 I look forward to coming back.“

“100%recomendado lo mejor el café ☕️ super rico 😋 👌 lo mejor muy bonito el lugar“

“Kudos to the crew at Thornhill Cafe. Thank you for always taking good care of me. I love your green smoothies. They're refreshing and just make you feel good and your breakfast bagels are awesome. It's my favorite place to stop when I'm working in the hills of Oakland. Doesn't seem to matter how many people are in there. You still get us in and out in no time. You're the best!!“

“Café Córdoba is hands down my favorite coffee spot in Oakland! It’s this small, family-owned place that just feels like home every time I walk in. The people who work there are super sweet, and you can tell they genuinely care about their customers. The coffee? Always amazing—rich and flavorful, just how I like it. There’s something special about the vibe here, like you’re part of their family. Whether I’m grabbing a quick coffee or hanging out for a bit, I always feel welcome. It’s definitely a little gem in Oakland that I can’t get enough of!“

“I love Kinfolk! It’s such a community base space and it feels like it based upon the seating arrangements and the large options for comfortable places to work/get coffee! I got the hot chocolate, which was good, nothing special though! I mainly enjoy this space because it feels so justice and community oriented :) the staff are always very friendly and I love the artwork up!!!“

“The best bahn mi I’ve had in the east bay!!! Fresh veggies, amazing flavor, hella vegetarian options!!! Also loooove the mint matcha. My partner is a big fan of the smoothies, particularly the almond butter one. The staff here are always so welcoming and kind. The vibes are great for a quick bite or to hang out and get some work done. Love this place.“

“One of our favorite places to grab coffee and a bite! The staff is really friendly and the cafe itself is cozy and comfortable. It's spacious and there's plenty of parking across the street, sound the corner, and they have 15 minute parking out front. Highly recommend the white chocolate mocha and chicken El Fuego sandwich!“

“The mushroom tofu spring rolls are something worth writing about! They're quite flavorful, yummy, and light. It's a perfect on-the-go meal, and such a reasonable price. And the service was great! I'll be back to try their other vegetarian options.“

“As a huge fans of acai bowl or any smoothie bowls, I really recommend this place. Among smoothie bowl places that i’ve been visited in Bay Area, this place has one of the most aesthetically pleasing bowls. The price is a bit higher compare to other smoothie bowl places, but it is worth it since they offer great variety of topping. The taste and the texture are okay. For me, I have anothe smoothie bowl place that I like more than this place in term of the taste, however, aesthetically-wise this palm-acai cafe is the winner“

“very excellent coffee ☕☕☕👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 recommended to anyone.“

“the place is very nice plus the view across the street is like a gigantic mirror ! you should see it for yourself !!! it really is something to look at while having your coffee.... it is spectacular !!!! and of course, the staff were super sweet !“

“My main memory was it was pretty warm but I also burn like a volcano so you ladies might love it here plus 18 sweaters haha.

Grabbed a tuna Sand that had a nice hint of sweetness to it.

Wifi at the nook I sat at was pretty spotty I believe I ended up on a hotspot from my cellphone

They recently extended their hours and I think I left at 4pm this day“

“A nice little bodega style coffee shop with all the fixings! Plenty of coffee and mix-in options and fresh breakfast sandwiches! My favorite is the spam breakfast sandwich on an English Muffin. The owner is very accommodating and is always very friendly. Would highly recommend!“

“First time here today with my son. I had an English Muffin with egg, cheese and sausage. I was pleasently surprised with the portion size and felt it was a great deal for the price. My son 11 yr old had a breakfast burrito and could barely finish it and he's a big eater. Friendly staff, good prices, big portions of tasty food, pretty sure I'm going to spending some more time here soon!“

“Great atmosphere. Clean and pleasant. Great place to have meetings and/or study. Really comfortable booths and open seating. Plugs at tables. Great selection of foods and drinks. Had a green iced tea and a black iced green tea that were great. Breakfast sandwich was wonderful too. Not greasy or heavy but it was a large portion.“

“The best place ever. Love them ❤️ 💕“

“I order my Highwire Coffee online, being that I live in Nevada City. While I love my local Foxhound Coffee, I found that Highwire's 'Bauhaus' coffee is beyond exceptional and I have to have both Bauhaus and my local coffee in order to function properly!😍☕️“

“Went on a little date with my lady to this place. We saw it on Bay Areas Check Please. The fried chicken sammich caught our eyes. Went on at about 2,….maybe? Was busy but was seated fairly quickly. We check out the menu while in line so knew what we were gettin. Noah, I believe, was the waiter fella(the reason I didn’t give that fifth star was cause after he took our order, we didn’t see him again). He was food came out not soon after we ordered. Hella quick. I got the chicken(breast/wing) and waffle with sweet potato butter. FIRE!!!. My lady got the chicken sandwich. MORE FIRE! To wash it down I got the brown sugar lemonade. JOHN BLAZE FIRE!!! Also there was a live dj spinnin on the 1’s and 2’s. Kind of a neo soulish vibe. Overall, it’s a dope spot. Nah’mean?!?! Forgot to mention that we shared the shrimp ‘n grits. My lady loved it. Once I dabbed a bit of Chrystal’s hot sauce on it, it became……FIRE!“

“Very polite staff and merchandise selection is huge. Very nice customer service and price is very low from other Indian stores.“

“One of my favorite places“

“Best coffee in NorCal, amazing staff. We love coming out to Oakland just for this coffee.“

“Great view of Coast Guard island !“

“The delightfully friendly staff serve up truly delicious caffeinated concoctions...a wonderful way to start the day.“

“Thank goodness amazing Yellow Door came on the scene in Montclair. Efficient, healthy & delicious are just a few ways to describe this delicious eatery. Kale Chicken Caesar, Miso Chicken Bowl, the Breakfast Sandwich are just a few of our families faves. Don’t miss this local gem!“

“Loved the chai and sweet potatoe hash brown. Next time I’ll try the bean samosa!“

“Yesterday was our first time here. Staff was friendly & helpful. Ordered a chicken rice plate, shrimp rice plate and a Gyro. All of it was tasty. We all agreed we would gladly eat here again. We sat on the street, watching the world go by while shoveling in the delishness. Affordable & we paid with card. Could use some fresh paint & some deep cleaning though. Bathroom needs a gut job reno.“

“I am a day belated in writing this review and apologize to David, Olivia and Thomas. They are models for superior customer service. They are warm, kind, and extraordinarily helpful. I brought my nephews, four of whom recently lost their dad to Lake Chabot for a day of relaxation and memory-making. And boy, did we! thanks to exemplary service and hospitality from David, Olivia and Thomas. When we were done boating, my nephews were super excited to reconnect with Thomas, David, and Olivia to show their gratitude. They kept reminding me of how nice Olivia, Thomas and David are and hoped they would see them again when we return to Lake Chabot. I am so grateful!“

“Had a delicious mocha here this morning😋😋😋“

“Chicken and waffles ? ? on point as always. I think I’ll try dinner next time.“

“Excellent!! The ube is wonderful!“

“Delicious, friendly and affordable“

“#AmazingCoffee #RedBayCoffee 🥰🥤🧋☕🫖“

“delicious healthy food. Great cozy atmosphere however, the service was a little slow and haphazard. It was on Sunday, which is typically the brunch time of day so I plan on going back during the week when it’s not as busy. Generous portions at affordable price, which is rare for eating out these days.“

“I had The Combo Pho and took a Combo Bahn Mi to go.. Both very good and the bread for the bahn Mi was fresh. Also had a Thai Tea very good!“

“Stopped in for lunch and got the Caesar salad with chicken & Vietnamese iced coffee. Salad was ginormous & both were delicious. Staff were all super friendly and engaging. The space was cute & airy with lots of seating. Will be back!“

“The Spiced Apple Kombucha was fun!

I walked in on a Friday about noon and there were only 4 other guys in there. The worker behind the bar was talking to someone sitting at the bar. Another guy sitting at the bar seemed to working.

There was plenty of open seating. The space was clean and a whole vibe. The fourth guy was on the couch on his laptop.

I wanted to see if they sold snacks and I didn't see any but the kombucha on the menu caught my eye. The guy behind the computer ran through a simple explanation of what they had on tap and I settled for the spiced apple because it had CBD. I was not disappointed. I look forward to stopping by and checking some other things out.

I'd easily recommend this to others to check out 👍🏽“